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  • Lower Austria: Number of Guests in Ski Resorts Increased During Semester Break

    27.02.2025 During the semester break, the ski resorts in Lower Austria recorded an increase in guests of about 25 percent compared to the average of the last three winters.

    Shortage of Skilled Workers Also in Waste Management

    27.02.2025 The domestic waste management industry is also looking for skilled workers.

    Dress Rehearsal for Vienna Opera Ball with Surprise Guest President Van der Bellen

    27.02.2025 At the dress rehearsal of the Vienna Opera Ball on Wednesday evening, there was an unexpected prominent visitor: Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen was present for the first time during his term at the final test of the state ball. The Johann Strauss focus of the opening was met with much applause from the audience.

    Red Carpet Rolled Out for Oscars

    27.02.2025 A few days before the Oscars ceremony, the red carpet was rolled out in Hollywood, on which the celebrities will walk on Sunday.

    ÖAMTC Air Rescue Deployed 72 Times Per Day During Semester Break

    27.02.2025 Also this year, the teams of the ÖAMTC air rescue were once again heavily utilized during the semester break.

    Holiday Start in Bavaria: Warning of Massive Traffic Jams on the Weekend

    27.02.2025 On Saturday, heavy travel traffic and long traffic jams are expected. Highways and main routes in the Alpine regions are particularly affected.

    Government Program Approaching: It Could Be Ready by Thursday

    26.02.2025 Several months after the National Council election, Austria could learn about the government program of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS on Thursday.

    Bloody Gang War in Vienna: Chechens Charged with Attempted Murder

    26.02.2025 After a brutal series of violent incidents in Vienna last summer, the public prosecutor's office is filing charges against two men of Chechen descent for attempted murder. A shooting in Anton-Kummerer-Park is at the center of the proceedings.

    FPÖ uses Villach attack for attacks on Interior Minister Karner

    26.02.2025 During the National Council meeting on Wednesday, the FPÖ accused Interior Minister Karner of failing to prevent the Villach attack. The Blues accuse the ÖVP of "sweeping the attack under the rug." The minister rejected the accusation of possible authority failure.

    Celebrate the Vienna Opera Ball at Home with Delicacies from Julius Meinl am Graben

    26.02.2025 The Vienna Opera Ball is one of the most glamorous events of the year. For those who follow the event on television or need a perfect hangover breakfast after a night of dancing, Julius Meinl am Graben offers a selection of delicacies.

    XXL Portrait of "Mörtel" Now Adorns the Lugner City in Vienna

    26.02.2025 Richard Lugner lacht ab sofort mit gelüpftem Zylinder als XXL-Version von der Lugner City. Das Riesen-Graffiti des Baumeisters wurde vom diesjährigen Opernball-Stargast der Lugners, DJ und Street-Artist Alec Monopoly, gestaltet.

    Colors, Adrenaline, and Team Spirit: Action Painting Conquers Vienna

    26.02.2025 Kreativität trifft auf Action: Mit den neuen Actionpainting-Events in Wien wird Farbe ins Leben gebracht - und das wortwörtlich.

    AUA Flights Not Affected by Warning Strike at Munich Airport

    26.02.2025 Am Donnerstag und Freitag werden zahlreiche Flüge am Flughafen München wegen eines zweitägigen Warnstreiks der Gewerkschaft Verdi ausfallen. Während die AUA nicht betroffen ist, fallen Wien-Verbindungen der Lufthansa aus.

    This Simple Trick Makes Your Cat Purr

    26.02.2025 Schon gewusst? Dieser einfache Trick bringt deine Katze zum Schnurren.

    Jens Söring: True Crime Live Event with Convicted Double Murderer in Baden

    26.02.2025 In Kooperation mit Gabriele Hasmann veranstaltet das Congress Casino Baden am 6. März einen Live-Abend mit Jens Söring. Erstmalig und einzigartig in Österreich kommt dabei ein Mann zu Wort, der 33 Jahre in US-Haft verbrachte, für einen Doppelmord, den er bis heute bestreitet.

    Fire Department Came to the Aid of 31-Year-Old Mare "Sammy" in Lower Austria

    26.02.2025 In Pfaffstätten (Baden district), the fire department helped a horse to stand up on Wednesday.

    Vienna Lines Improve WienMobil Hüpfer

    26.02.2025 The on-demand e-bus of Wiener Linien has already picked up or dropped off over 38,000 passengers directly at their doorstep in the Liesing and Donaustadt areas. In collaboration with the development teams of the Hüpfer apps, Wiener Linien analyzed the data from the test phase and further optimized the WienMobil Hüpfer.

    Vienna Honors Eyewitness and "Mother's Day" Producer Elisabeth Scheiderbauer

    26.02.2025 Die Tänzerin, Zeitzeugin und Filmproduzentin Elisabeth Scheiderbauer wurde am Mittwoch mit dem Goldenen Verdienstzeichen des Landes Wien ausgezeichnet.

    Government Program on the Way: It Could Be Ready by Thursday

    26.02.2025 Several months after the National Council election, Austria could learn about the government program of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS on Thursday.

    ORF Contribution Remains - But There Is an Innovation

    26.02.2025 Under the new "Zuckerl" coalition, the ORF fee will not be abolished, but the household levy is to be frozen. At the same time, a comprehensive savings package for the broadcaster is planned.

    Survey: Here Are the Best Carnival Doughnuts in Austria

    26.02.2025 Die Faschingszeit steht vor der Tür, und traditionell gehört der Faschingskrapfen zu den süßen Höhepunkten der Saison. Doch welcher Krapfen ist der beste?

    Identity of Body in Vienna-Brigittenau Clarified

    26.02.2025 After a body was found during firefighting operations in Vienna-Brigittenau, the identity of the deceased has now been established.

    Leisure Paradise Pier 22 Expands: Vienna's Popular Bathing Spot is Being Expanded

    26.02.2025 Die Arbeiten am zweiten Abschnitt von Pier 22 an der Neuen Donau laufen auf Hochtouren. Pünktlich zur Badesaison 2025 sollen neue Badeplätze, Sportanlagen und Gastronomieangebote bereitstehen.

    Freizeitparadies Pier 22 wächst: Wiens beliebter Badeort wird ausgebaut

    26.02.2025 Die Arbeiten am zweiten Abschnitt von Pier 22 an der Neuen Donau laufen auf Hochtouren. Pünktlich zur Badesaison 2025 sollen neue Badeplätze, Sportanlagen und Gastronomieangebote bereitstehen.

    Regierungsprogramm im Anmarsch: Am Donnerstag dürfte es so weit sein

    26.02.2025 Mehrere Monate nach der Nationalratswahl könnte Österreich am Donnerstag das Regierungsprogramm von ÖVP, SPÖ und NEOS kennenlernen.

    Public Transport Update: U4 Back to Normal Operation, but Line 49 Suspended for Several Months

    26.02.2025 Die U4 der Wiener Linien verkehrt nach Abschluss der Sanierung an der Alserbachbrücke ab sofort wieder regulär, während die Straßenbahnlinie 49 mehrere Monate wegen Gleisbauarbeiten ausfällt.

    After Terror Threats: Vienna Opera Ball with Strictest Security Measures in Years

    26.02.2025 Maximum security at the Vienna Opera Ball: Due to current terror threats and protests in the city center, the police are taking strict measures this year.

    Registration Deadline at Medical Universities Starts Early March

    26.02.2025 In March, the admission procedures for restricted-access subjects at public universities will start again.

    14-Year-Old Remains in Custody After Foiled Attack at Vienna Westbahnhof

    26.02.2025 A 14-year-old student from Vienna, suspected of planning a terrorist attack at Vienna's Westbahnhof in the name of the terrorist organization "Islamic State," remains in custody. According to a court spokesperson, there is still a risk of committing and executing the crime.

    Gusenbauer Has a "Clear Conscience" in the Signa Case

    26.02.2025 Alfred Gusenbauer, former SPÖ Chancellor and former Chairman of the Supervisory Board in the now insolvent real estate conglomerate Signa, asserts his "clear conscience" in the Signa case surrounding the company founder René Benko, who is in pre-trial detention.

    Is the Future Government Facing a Shortage of Space on the Government Bench?

    27.02.2025 Die Verhandlungen zur Bildung einer Koalition zwischen ÖVP, SPÖ und NEOS laufen noch. Dennoch ist schon jetzt absehbar, dass die neue Regierung auf jeden Fall größer sein wird als das bisherige Kabinett.

    Meteorological Winter Was the Driest in 28 Years This Year

    28.02.2025 The meteorological winter of 2024/25 was not only mild but also extremely dry - in fact, the driest in 28 years.

    FPÖ Emphasizes No to EU Membership for Turkey

    26.02.2025 Following statements by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding a security policy partnership with the European Union, the FPÖ has reiterated its strict rejection of the country's EU membership.

    FPÖ Member of Parliament Stefan will not be extradited after Stammtisch remark

    26.02.2025 The FPÖ member of parliament Harald Stefan will not be handed over to the judiciary after controversial statements at an FPÖ regulars' table, as the National Council unanimously rejected the request from the Vienna Public Prosecutor's Office.

    17-Year-Old Raped in Basement in Vienna-Brigittenau

    26.02.2025 On Tuesday, a seemingly impaired 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a basement in Vienna-Brigittenau.

    14-Year-Old Remains in Custody After Foiled Attack at Vienna Westbahnhof

    26.02.2025 A 14-year-old student from Vienna, suspected of planning a terrorist attack at the Vienna Westbahnhof in the name of the terrorist organization "Islamic State," remains in custody. According to a court spokesperson, there is still a risk of committing and executing the crime.

    Burglar Caught Red-Handed in Vienna-Alsergrund

    26.02.2025 In the night from Monday to Tuesday, a witness caught two burglars and alerted the Vienna police.

    81-Year-Old Fell Victim to Fake Police Officer in Vienna-Simmering

    26.02.2025 Tuesday afternoon, an 81-year-old woman in Vienna-Simmering alerted the police after falling victim to a scammer.

    17-Year-Old Raped in Basement in Vienna-Brigittenau

    26.02.2025 On Tuesday, a seemingly impaired 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped in a basement in Vienna-Brigittenau.

    Government without FPÖ: This is what Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Salvini says

    26.02.2025 Italy's Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini has spoken out against a coalition without the FPÖ in Austria.

    14-Year-Old Remains in Custody After Foiled Attack at Vienna Westbahnhof

    26.02.2025 A 14-year-old student from Vienna, who is suspected of planning a terrorist attack at Vienna's Westbahnhof in the name of the terrorist organization "Islamic State," remains in custody. According to a court spokesperson, there is still a risk of committing and executing the crime.

    After Villach Attack: Carinthian SPÖ and ÖVP Demand Stricter Asylum Rules

    26.02.2025 Am Mittwoch haben SPÖ und ÖVP vor der Sondersitzung des Kärntner Landtages am Donnerstag zu den Themen Sicherheit und Asylpolitik Forderungspakete präsentiert.

    ATMs No Longer Safe: Several Gangs Blast Their Way Through Austria

    26.02.2025 Behind the series of ATM explosions in several Austrian states, "five to six different groups" are likely involved, according to investigators. Differences in the modus operandi suggest this.

    Government Program on the Way: It Could Be Ready by Thursday

    26.02.2025 Several months after the National Council election, Austria could learn about the government program of ÖVP, SPÖ, and NEOS on Thursday.

    Against Trump and Anti-Science Climate: "March for Science" in Vienna

    26.02.2025 Representatives of the Austrian movement "Scientists for Future" currently see an "unprecedented attack on the freedom of science" in the USA under President Donald Trump. At the same time, the "anti-science climate" is also rising in Austria and Europe. Therefore, the association is inviting people to a rally in front of the University of Vienna and a "March for Science" to Ballhausplatz next Friday (March 7), as announced on Wednesday.

    „Cause I Can!“: 25,000 Participants Expected at the Women's Run in Vienna

    26.02.2025 At the Women's Run on May 25 in the Vienna Prater, 25,000 participants are expected.

    New Government Brings New Parliamentary Clubs: Who's Leaving, Who's Coming?

    26.02.2025 With the formation of the new black-red-pink coalition, there will be reshuffles in the parliamentary clubs, as many current members of parliament will take on government positions and resign their mandates.

    Walstead Leykam: Printing House in St. Pölten Will Be Closed

    26.02.2025 The web offset printing company Walstead Leykam plans to close its location in St. Pölten by the end of the year. According to the company, around 55 employees are directly affected, as stated in response to an inquiry by the APA. "The closure of the location is the result of fundamental changes in the printing industry in Europe in recent years, including market changes, rising cost pressures, and consequently a lack of profitability," was announced in a statement on Wednesday.

    Against Trump and Anti-Science Climate: "March for Science" in Vienna

    26.02.2025 Representatives of the Austrian movement "Scientists for Future" currently see an "unprecedented attack on the freedom of science" in the USA under President Donald Trump. At the same time, the "anti-science climate" is also rising in Austria and Europe. Therefore, the association is inviting people to a rally in front of the University of Vienna and a "March for Science" to Ballhausplatz next Friday (March 7), as announced on Wednesday.

    Weddings Decreased Everywhere in Austria - Except Here

    26.02.2025 In the past year, a total of 44,924 marriages were civilly registered in Austria, and 1,857 registered partnerships were established. This was announced by Statistics Austria according to preliminary figures on Wednesday.

    Changes to the Craftsman Bonus for 2025

    27.02.2025 The craftsman bonus for the year 2024 is nearing the end of the application deadline. However, the funding conditions have changed for the current year and the support has been reduced.

    KTM Restart with 50-Million-Euro Financial Boost

    26.02.2025 The insolvent motorcycle manufacturer KTM expects a financial injection of 50 million euros from its Indian co-owner Bajaj on Wednesday.

    Finally Clear: Are Bushido and Anna-Maria Ferchichi in an Open Marriage?

    26.02.2025 For a long time, there has been a rumor that rapper Bushido and his wife Anna-Maria Ferchichi have an open marriage. Now Anna-Maria speaks plainly.

    Free Premium Doner Kebab Promotion: Doner Master Opens New Branch in Vienna

    26.02.2025 Dönermeister lädt zur Eröffnung der neuen Filiale am Hernalser Gürtel 43 in Wien ein. Zur Feier des Tages erwartet die Gäste am 27. Februar von 11 bis 17 Uhr ein besonderes Highlight: Gratis Beef- oder Berliner Gemüsehühnchen Döner, solange der Vorrat reicht.